CHAPTER 228
SB 225 - FINAL VERSION
02/22/2023 0537s
02/22/2023 0641s
4May2023... 1397h
2023 SESSION
23-0878
10/05
SENATE BILL 225
AN ACT establishing the commission to study the assessing of power generation.
SPONSORS: Sen. Lang, Dist 2; Sen. Avard, Dist 12; Sen. Pearl, Dist 17; Rep. Bordes, Belk. 5
COMMITTEE: Energy and Natural Resources
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill establishes the commission to study the assessing of power generation.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
02/22/2023 0537s
02/22/2023 0641s
4May2023... 1397h 23-0878
10/05
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Three
AN ACT establishing the commission to study the assessing of power generation.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
228:1 Commission to Study the Assessing of Power Generation. RSA 72:8-f is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
72:8-f Study Commission on the Assessing of Power Generation. There is established a commission to study the assessing of power generation.
I. The commission shall:
(a) Determine the most accurate methodology for assessing power generation assets.
(b) Compare the efficacy of the department of revenue administration approach to assessing the assets of the 59 power generation facilities with the approaches utilized by the municipalities.
(c) Understand how other states handle the assessing of power generation facilities for property tax purposes.
(d) Recommend a unified approach to be utilized by both the department of revenue administration and municipalities, which should include confidential data reporting requirements by the power generation companies for the methodology chosen.
II. The commission shall consist of the following members:
(a) Six members of the house of representatives, one of whom shall be from the science, technology and energy committee, one from the ways and means committee, and one member from the minority party who shall be from either of the committees, to be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b) Two members of the senate, appointed by the senate president.
(c) The chairperson of the assessing standards board, or designee.
(d) The commissioner of the department of revenue administration, or designee.
(e) One member appointed by the New Hampshire Municipal Association.
(f) One member appointed by the New England Power Generators Association (NEPGA).
(g) One member appointed by the New Hampshire Association of Assessing Officials (NHAAO).
(h) One member appointed by the Granite State Hydropower Association (GSHA).
(i) One member of the public, appointed by governor.
III. The members of the study commission shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the commission shall be called by the first-named house member. The first meeting of the commission shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. A majority of the appointed members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.
IV. The commission shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2023.
228:2 Repeal. RSA 72:8-f, relative to the study commission on the assessing of power generation, is repealed
I. Section 2 of this act shall take effect November 1, 2023.
II. The remainder of this act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved: August 04, 2023
Effective Date:
I. Section 2 effective November 1, 2023
II. Remainder effective August 4, 2023
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 14, 2023 | Senate | Hearing |
| Feb. 23, 2023 | Senate | Floor Vote |
| Feb. 22, 2023 | Senate | Floor Vote |
| Feb. 22, 2023 | Senate | Floor Vote |
| April 17, 2023 | House | Hearing |
| April 18, 2023 | House | Exec Session |
| April 18, 2023 | House | Floor Vote |
Aug. 9, 2023: II. Remainder Effective 08/04/2023
Aug. 9, 2023: I. Section 2 Effective 11/01/2023
Aug. 9, 2023: Signed by the Governor on 08/04/2023; Chapter 0228
July 19, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/29/2023 HJ 17
July 18, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/29/2023); SJ 20
July 18, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/29/2023); SJ 20
July 19, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/29/2023 HJ 17 P. 18
June 1, 2023: Sen. Avard Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/01/2023; SJ 16
May 4, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1397h: MA VV 05/04/2023 HJ 13
May 4, 2023: Amendment # 2023-1397h: AA VV 05/04/2023 HJ 13
April 25, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2023-1397h 04/18/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC)
April 11, 2023: Executive Session: 04/18/2023 09:00 am LOB 302-304
April 11, 2023: Full Committee Work Session: 04/17/2023 01:00 pm LOB 302-304
April 11, 2023: Public Hearing: 04/17/2023 09:00 am LOB 302-304
March 20, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
Feb. 22, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendments 2023-0537s and 2023-0641s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/22/2023; SJ 8
Feb. 22, 2023: Sen. Altschiller Floor Amendment # 2023-0641s, AA, VV; 02/22/2023; SJ 8
Feb. 22, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendments 2023-0537s and 2023-0641s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/22/2023; SJ 8
Feb. 22, 2023: Committee Amendment # 2023-0537s, AA, VV; 02/22/2023; SJ 8
Feb. 22, 2023: Sen. Bradley Withdraws Motion to Special Order; 02/22/2023; SJ 8
Feb. 22, 2023: Sen. Altschiller Floor Amendment # 2023-0641s, AA, VV; 02/22/2023; SJ 8
Feb. 22, 2023: Committee Amendment # 2023-0537s, AA, VV; 02/22/2023; SJ 8
Feb. 22, 2023: Special Order to when Senator Pearl returns, Without Objection; 02/22/2023; SJ 8
Feb. 16, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2023-0537s, 02/22/2023; SC 11
Feb. 9, 2023: Hearing: 02/14/2023, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 10
Jan. 24, 2023: Introduced 01/19/2023 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 5